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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This individual will serve as a member of the 4-H team planning and conducting the 4-H STEM program for county youth.

Time Requirements: Approximately 15 to 20 hours/week. The individual must be available for evening and weekend events to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and evaluate age-appropriate 4-H STEM programs and activities with youth at identified locations within Snyder, Union and Northumberland counties.

• Monitor children and be responsible for the whereabouts, supervision, and safety of all children registered for the program.

• Provide communication to youth and parents about upcoming programs and opportunities.

• Write news releases, social media posts and assist with general marketing to increase public awareness and participation.

• Assist with survey data entry as needed.

• Work cooperatively with other staff in planning and conducting programs, activities, and other special events.

• Assist the Educator in reaching new audiences in accordance with Penn State University Affirmative Action Policy.

• Establish and maintain files.

Basic Skills Required:

• Possess good communication skills needed for individual communication with youth, parents, and other educators.

• Possess organizational and record-keeping skills.

• Possess computer skills for creating documents and marketing pieces.

• This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

• Successful applicants will not be able to start work until they have received background clearances as per Penn State hiring policies.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

• FBI Criminal Background Ch